At a glance:

• 36 major credits + 18 core credits* + 66 elective credits* = 120 credit B.P.S. in Criminal Justice completed in as few as 16 months
  • *Up to 84 eligible transfer credits may be accepted to meet core and elective requirements. You can also fulfill elective credits by pairing your Criminal Justice major with an 18-credit minor to further enhance your marketability to a prospective employer!

• Our academic advisor will work with you to develop a custom degree plan that considers your transfer credit, life commitments, and financial aid eligibility 

• Set the pace that's right for you by choosing to take one or two classes per eight-week term

• Avoid commuting to campus for an evening or weekend class and instead complete all your coursework in the comfort of your own home

• We strive to keep costs low by offering you competitive tuition pricing, affordable textbooks, and free access to the latest Microsoft Office applications

Highlights of Geneva's Online Adult Degree Program:

• The knowledge and experience you've already gained at other institutions matter. We accept up to 84 eligible transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions toward your bachelor's degree! We'll even request the transcripts from U.S. institutions at no cost to you. Don't have 84 transfer credits? Don't worry! We have an extensive offering of core and elective credits to get you to 120 credits.

• At Geneva, we understand that the pervasive effects of sin cause breakdowns and dysfunction throughout society and its institutions. As a result, God has instituted laws and authorities who are entrusted with upholding those laws. You'll learn about how the criminal justice profession can serve God's kingdom by bringing about civic order and restoration. In addition, you will see how the redemptive power of Christ allows us to view those who transgress the law as image-bearers of God who can still be redeemed and transformed into productive members of society. 

• Courses are taught by faculty throughout the U.S. who are not only experts with impressive and diverse credentials in criminal justice fields, but who are also committed followers of Christ

Benefits of Geneva's Online Adult Degree Program:

• Nationally, the growth of employment opportunities in criminal justice fields is among the highest of all job categories, and regionally, Allegheny County has the largest number of employers in justice, public order, and safety of any county in the state of Pennsylvania.

• Graduates can apply for employment or advancement in various law enforcement occupations. New career opportunities could include:
  
  • Police Officer
  • Correctional Officer
  • Fraud Examiner
  • Investigator
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Security Management Specialist
  • Sheriff or Deputy Sheriff

• The skills and principles you'll learn through Geneva's BPS in Criminal Justice program prepare you to not only engage the professional world now, but also to do restorative work with eternal impact.